World Cup: President Buhari commends Morocco after making Africa proud in Qatar

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has hail Morocco for making Africa proud in the ongoing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

And President Buhari, who spoke through his aide, Garba Shehu, also congratulated the ruler of the North African country, King Mohammed the VI.

“Morocco has made the entire continent proud with their dexterity, reviving hope that an African team can indeed win, and should win the ongoing global championship in Qatar,” the statement read.

The President also stated that the team’s skill and teamwork could not have been achieved without the exemplary role of the Moroccan authorities in putting together a formidable team that has given hope that an African team can indeed win, and should win the ongoing global championship in Qatar.

Earlier, the First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari had celebrated the team for qualifying for the semi-finals of the global tournament.

The President’s wife took to Instagram on Sunday and posted a video of Moroccans celebrating with the caption “Congratulations to the Morocco team. The only African team standing.”